Apple Intelligence Keeps Turning on After iPhone Updates

New iPhone iOS updates are automatically reactivating Apple Intelligence, even for users who previously disabled it. This unexpected behavior, whether a bug or intentional, is causing frustration among users.

The recent iOS 18.3.2 update, primarily addressing a Safari security vulnerability, has inadvertently re-enabled Apple Intelligence. User reports describe a post-update splash screen forcing activation with only a "Continue" button. This isn't a new issue; iOS 18.3.1 exhibited the same behavior. While the author, using a base model iPhone 15 lacking Apple Intelligence hardware, hasn't experienced the problem, similar complaints exist for Macs updated to macOS 15.3.2.

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Posts 1 Apple Intelligence has faced criticism since its June 2024 unveiling. Concerns regarding the ethical sourcing of training data, high power consumption, and substantial storage requirements (due to its on-device LLM) have prompted many users to disable it. Furthermore, the feature's practical utility for most users remains questionable. While a revamped Siri was anticipated, its delayed release and the initial disruption of Mac notifications have dampened enthusiasm. Many find the Writing Tools and AI image generation features unnecessary.

This situation echoes Microsoft's past Windows update practices, particularly on Windows 11. Post-update "setup completion" often involved unwanted changes like default browser alterations. While legally challenged in the EU, this behavior persists elsewhere.

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PostsHopefully, this is a temporary bug, and not a shift in Apple's update strategy. Respecting user settings is crucial, a principle often disregarded by Microsoft and others in pursuit of app and service growth. This behavior should be avoided by Apple.

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